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I saw things in Canelo that I could utilize
Caleb Plant claims he has seen Canelo Alvarez’s weaknesses and insists he has the “full package” to beat him and become the undisputed super middleweight champion.
The owner of the WBC, WBA and WBO organizations Canelo (56-1-2, 38 KO) called for a fight with IBF super middleweight champion Plant (21-0, 12 KO) during his fight. post-fight interview with DAZN after capturing Billy Joe Saunders’ WBO title on Saturday with an eighth-round victory at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
Four-time world champion Alvarez solidified his position as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport with a brutal finish after a hard-fought fight, but “Sweethands” maintains he’s seen flaws in his game and believes he has what it takes. there should be concern if they meet, likely on Mexico’s September independence weekend.
“I see things that I think I can exploit and certain bugs or just faint spots that I think I can exploit.” Plant said on the PBC podcast.
“And you know, soon here, when we sign this fight… I can show you everything in person.
“I know Canelo, he’s a good fighter, but ultimately, like I said, I feel like I’m the better fighter.
“I feel like I have more attributes. I know he has a lot of experience. However, sometimes experience can be overrated.
“And I feel like I have the heart and the mind and the skills and the whole package to, you know, go in there and do what I need to do.”
Saunders was undefeated and a two-weight world champion, and before Saturday’s fight he caused Alvarez some problems with his deft middle-paw fighting style.
However, the Briton was caught by a huge uppercut in the eighth round and was dragged around the corner before the start of the ninth round, with subsequent tests showing he had suffered a fractured orbital bone.
Plant believes that comparisons between him and Saunders are wrong and emphasizes that in addition to his discipline outside the ring, he also has more strengths than the 31-year-old in the ring.
“I feel like I take the sport much more seriously [than Saunders]– added the 28-year-old.
“We heard Saunders himself say that he doesn’t train unless he has fights coming up and maybe doesn’t live the best lifestyle.
“Anyone who knows me knows how seriously I take my training, knows how disciplined I am, knows how much I respect the sport and how much work I put into it, so I feel like that’s what makes the difference.
“Plus, I’m a lot faster than Billy Joe, my defense is a lot better, I hit harder than Billy Joe and I’m taller than Billy Joe.
“I feel like people sometimes misinterpret it – just because we both have a intelligent fighting style – they think we fight the same, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we fight the same. There is no good jab. There is a whole list of things I think I do better.”
The fight could take place on DAZN or FOX [the network Plant fights on] with the Mexican, who is currently a free agent for the promotional network after signing a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing, and then with Hearn’s American network partner DAZN, signed before his February victory over Avni Yildirim, which ended after his victory over Saunders, although it is expected that Alvarez continue working with Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn.
Canelo will be the odds-on favorite ahead of a potential meeting with the undefeated American, but Plant, who defended his 2019 crown for the third time after a unanimous decision victory over Caleb Truax in January, says he has every confidence he will defy the odds and stand became the first man to defeat a 30-year-old since Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013 – his only defeat ever – and made history by becoming the first undisputed super middleweight champion.
“It was my dream to become the first undisputed super middleweight champion [champion] of all time and my dream was to chase greatness. If we can sit down and sort this out, I think the fans deserve this fight, it’s something we should give them.
“I’m coming, friend!”
Canelo has his sights on Caleb Plant 👑 pic.twitter.com/xGqBY9Qqrm
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
“The opportunity to go undisputed and fight a modern-day legend in Canelo, that’s what we’re after.
“I know in my heart that I can win and no matter who tells me otherwise, they won’t be able to convince me.
“All my life I’ve been told what I can and can’t be, what I can and can’t achieve, but so far everyone has been wrong, and after everything I’ve been through, I would win and win if they were in my shoes , they would feel the same.
In all my fights, I have thrown and landed more punches than any opponent AND I take fewer punches per round than any other super middleweight. These #’s are straight from Compubox. 😤
— CalebPlant (@SweetHandsPlant) May 5, 2021
“If they were able to overcome and achieve everything that I have, they would feel like they are unstoppable too, and when we get that fight, I will raise my hand.
“It will be a great evening and a great victory that will cement my name in the boxing history books forever.”
Natasha Jonas unified the welterweight division by defeating Ivana Habazin by clear points on Saturday to add the WBC title to her IBF crown at the Exhibition Center in Liverpool.
Jonas (16-2-1, 9 KO) was last seen defending her title in January in a hard-fought split decision over Mikaela Mayer, while Habazin (23-6, 7 KO) won the vacant WBC welterweight title in her home country. time out, winning by wide points over Kinga Magyar.
After a technical opening round, Jonas settled into a steady rhythm before landing a powerful right hand in the fourth round that crushed Habazin.
There was a rivalry, but the home favorite was much better in the rallies and seemed to be losing round after round.
This situation lasted until the final bell, when Jonas became the winner by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 99-92.
Price is closing in on Jonas’ match
Lauren Price definitely stayed on as a collision course with Jonas and easily defended her WBA and IBO welterweight titles after a third-round fight against Bexcy Mateus.
Mateus (7-1, 6 KO) was on board in the first round, after the Welshman landed a powerful left hand, and the Colombian struggled to match Price’s speed.
The same shot caused the 29-year-old to repeat the punch in the second round, and the round later ended when another stinging left hand stunned Meteus and she fell to the canvas, after which the fight was stopped.
Price (8-0, 2 KO) has agreed to face Jonas next, and promoter Ben Shalom revealed it could be announced next week.
Knife edge passes McKenna
Lee Cutler scored an upset victory to claim the silver WBC International welterweight title after winning a majority decision against Stephen McKenna.
McKenna (15-1, 14 KO) was eliminated in the first round, his knee touching the canvas after being tagged, and Cutler (15-1, 7 KO) took full advantage of his opponent’s weakness in the seventh round when his right hand plunged into his knee. The Irishman who ultimately fell once again.
McKenna was relentless in his attacks and landed a huge number of punches.
The balance of 94-94 was surpassed by the scores of 95-93 and 96-92, which ensured the victory for Cutler.
Jeffers stopped Quartey
Mark Jeffers is on track for large fights in 2025 after defeating Joshua Quartey to defend his silver Commonwealth super middleweight title.
A pair of right hands put Quartey (10-1, 9 KO) on the board, and although he broke the count, a well-placed body shot after the restart by Jeffers (19-0, 6 KO) blew the guy away again.
A crazy attack after the restart forced a stoppage.
Riley secures Chamberlain’s face-off with a stoppage
Viddal Riley finished the heavyweight fight and stopped Dan Garber in the second of the scheduled six rounds.
Riley (12-0, 7 KO) hit Garber (7-4, 2 KO) with his right hand, and then his next attack forced the referee’s intervention.
Riley’s next match will be against Isaac Chamberlain on February 1.
Undercard remaining
Mason Cartwright (21-4-1, 8 KO) won all six rounds at super welterweight against Dzmitry Atrokhau (16-25, 7 KO), and Hope lightweight Frankie Stringer (9-0, 1 KO) did the same in the fight against Tatenda Mangombe (3-9-1).
In the flyweight division, Mikie Tallon (6-0) defeated Benn Norman (7-7) with a body shot in the first round of the match, and then settled for a 59-54 victory.
The only fighter to fight four rounds in the super featherweight division was Mason Devine (6-0, 1 KO), who won every session against Jayo Fernando Duran (15-34-1, 14 KO).
Dillian Whyte has revealed his predictions for the hotly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury on December 21.
Fury, who knocked out Whyte at Wembley Stadium in 2022, will seek revenge for the only defeat of his career in just 11 days, after losing to Usyk by split decision earlier this year.
Despite losing the night, “The Gypsy King” was a major success and many are struggling to pick a winner in his second battle against the imperious Ukrainian.
Some experts believe Fury needs to be more aggressive and take the lead if he is to win.
I’m talking to Social boxingWhyte revealed he shared that view, asking the Morecambe man to return to the game plan that saw him destroy Deontay Wilder in the return leg.
“It’s a great fight, man, I’m still trying to think – how will this fight go?
“Okay, Fury can make changes, but Usyk can make changes too. It’s a tough fight, a very, very tough fight for both fighters.
“If I were Fury’s coach, I would tell him he has to play aggressively.
“Fight him like you fought Wilder the second time.
“Bring back the aggression, bring back the tyrant!
“This is heavyweight boxing – you never know.”
It is unclear whether Fury will heed the advice of Whyte and others in the boxing world who have advised him to take the fight to Usyk, but looks noticeably heavier than before the first fight.
What are the changes? ❌@Tyson_Fury says he will exploit exactly the same game plan as the first time when he faces Oleksandr Usyk at the end of the month.
Thinks? 🧐 pic.twitter.com/VtpEwLJkWx
— Professional boxing fans (@ProBoxingFans) December 6, 2024
Win or lose, the 36-year-old could face a long-awaited home fight against Anthony Joshua, even though “A.J.” interrupted defeat against Daniel Dubois in September.
While it may not have been as great a spectacle as it once was, a clash between Joshua and Fury would still be by far the biggest all-British fight in recent memory.
As for Whyte, he returns to the ring next Sunday night and will face Ghanaian heavyweight Ebenezer Tetteh live on DAZN in Gibraltar.
The All-American fight between lightweight world champions Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson is one of the most anticipated fights in all of boxing.
Both Davis and Stevenson are undefeated multi-weight champions and are staples on any respected pound-for-pound list.
With this in mind, you could be forgiven for assuming that the pair locking corners in their prime years is a given, but that doesn’t seem likely to happen in the near future.
“Tank” spoke to the media at the press conference inaugurating his performance March 1 fight with Lamont Roach, and when the prospect of fighting Stevenson arose, he didn’t seem particularly interested.
The Baltimore hitter even went so far as to question what his compatriot did to deserve him.
“What for? Who has Shakur [beat]? What did Shakur do?
“What has he achieved in sports? He didn’t do anything! Juvenile people look better than him!”
“Keyshawn [Davis] you look so much better than that nigga! Shout it out nigga, he ain’t done nothing!
I asked Gervonta about a possible fight with Shakur… #Box #TankRoach pic.twitter.com/T1eNFJ9iIO
— Dwa O Dwa Z.. (@Noo_Barzz) December 3, 2024
“Why the hell are you saying his name?”
Like Davis, Stevenson will also return to action in the first quarter of next year, fighting against up-and-comer Floyd Schofield on the February 22 Riyad season card.
The Newark southpaw has been sidelined since his July decision victory over Artem Harutyunyan after he had to withdraw from a proposed October fight with Joe Cordina due to injury.
Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh has expressed his willingness to have a fight between the two virtuosos, provided both are successful in their upcoming fights.
‼️ His Excellency Turki Alalshikh stated that he wants the Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson fight: “My plan for Shakur is this fight [vs Floyd Schofield]then William Zepeda, and then let’s see if Tank wants to come on our show.” [@DAZNBoxing] pic.twitter.com/Mmi6hO7Fjo
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBenson) December 3, 2024
While he undoubtedly has the talent to rival Davis, Stevenson is not as commercial a star as his rival, and some critics believe he needs to start giving more entertaining performances if he wants to get substantial names.
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